AD 2009-13-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Models Dornier 228-100, Dornier 228-101, Dornier 228-200, Dornier 228-201, Dornier 228-202, and Dornier 228-212 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive wear on a guide pin of a power lever has been detected during inspections. The total loss of the pin could cause loss of the flight idle stop and lead to inadvertent activation of the beta mode in flight. The inadvertent activation of beta mode in flight can result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the guide pins of the power and condition levers upon accumulating 9,600 hours time-in-service (TIS) or within the next 100 hours TIS after the effective date, whichever occurs later. Replace guide pins exceeding allowable wear limits before further flight. Conduct repetitive inspections at intervals not exceeding 1,200 hours TIS.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date or upon accumulating 9,600 hours TIS, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH Models Dornier 228-100, Dornier 228-101, Dornier 228-200, Dornier 228-201, Dornier 228-202, and Dornier 228-212 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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